Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #9 of 50 · MN
14.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,490 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $74,670
Employment 2,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $52,130P25 $62,850 Median $74,670P75 $79,590P90 $87,250
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Minnesota earn between $52,130 and $87,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Minnesota is $71,490, about 14.3% above the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $78,270 | $77,780 | 80 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,170 | $74,600 | 1,010 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $74,770 | $71,150 | 250 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $74,670 | $69,950 | 100 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $71,750 | $70,530 | 260 |
| Mankato, MN | $69,830 | $68,120 | 60 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $65,640 | $66,640 | 180 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $63,080 | $65,660 | 250 |
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